Thursday, April 28, 2005

Poetry In Motion

I spotted this poem on the bus home last night, it's part of a "poetry in motion" thing which KC Metro do and it really stood out. Gina makes a big deal of putting together life-story scrap books for kids when she places them for adoption and I've even helped out with some so I copied this down because I figured she might even be able to use it in her work.

Pretty strong words from a twelve year old:

Where Am I From by Katrina Carlsen, 8th Grade

I am from faint images, photosWhere waves and sandy shores crashIn salty air

I am from two familiesOne gave me lifeThe other supports me now

I am from worldsPut together to form oneThese giant waves I must rideBefore they wash up onto shore